2701, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2701, NSW

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Around the middle for its level, the housing market in postcode 2701 is defined by a strong preference for large, detached homes. Most residents live in separate houses, with a very high proportion owning their homes outright compared to the rest of the state. This creates a residential landscape where home ownership is common and costs remain well below national figures.

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📍 2701, NSW, Postcode

Where 2701, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$265 ▲ +55.9%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2701, NSW — lower than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2701, NSW$265
Coolamon $210
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are well below the national figure at $265, though they have risen by $95 since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than in New South Wales, sitting at $1,498.

$265 ▲ +55.9%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $170
  • 2016: $220
  • 2021: $265

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,498 ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,571
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,498

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2701, NSW, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2701, NSW, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 40.6% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, the 17.5% of households that rent is far below the New South Wales average.

17.5% ▲ +0.2%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.4%
  • 2016: 18.5%
  • 2021: 17.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.6% ▼ -3.0%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.9%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 40.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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2701, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (41%) and Owned with a mortgage (37%), with Rented at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.8% of the area, far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

95.8% ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.9%
  • 2016: 96.1%
  • 2021: 95.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.2% ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.9%
  • 2016: 84.6%
  • 2021: 85.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2701, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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2701, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (40%) and 4 bedrooms (37%), with 2 bedrooms at 11%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2701, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2701/2701-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings